Kasey Kahne signs with Spire Motorsports for 2027 Truck Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Kasey Kahne will race for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series during the 2027 season. The announcement comes after a meeting at the Knoxville Nationals, where Kahne was approached for a full-time position. This will mark his return to full-time racing since leaving the Cup Series in 2018 due to physical challenges. Kahne expressed excitement for shorter races and a more suitable schedule compared to his previous experiences. He aims to compete in approximately 22-24 events next year while also relying on his previous racing activity to stay prepared.
- •Kahne to drive Spire's No. 77 Chevrolet in 2027.
- •This will be Kahne's first full-time season since 2018.
- •He aims for 22-24 races next year.
- •Shorter race distances are beneficial for his physical condition.
- •Kahne continues to race in sprint cars to maintain fitness.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Kasey Kahne Ready for 'One Strong Year' With Spire in 2027
"Kasey Kahne is ready for at least "one strong year" with Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Sprint Car•Oct 7, 2026, 11:16 PMIt's Kasey Kahne Friday every other week in the 2027 NASCAR Truck season
Sprint Car•Oct 7, 2026, 1:11 AM“That's The Sprint Car Driver” – HMS Protégé Distances Himself From Stock Car Stars After Fearless Las Vegas Wall-Ride
Sprint Car•Oct 3, 2026, 1:50 AMKasey Kahne to end retirement, race in NASCAR Truck Series in 2027, per report
Sprint Car•Oct 1, 2026, 2:38 PMKyle Larson Doesn’t See Himself as Las Vegas Favorite After Dominant Kansas Win
NASCAR•Oct 9, 2026, 4:06 AMJudge orders Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire to produce '25 and '26 setups
NASCAR•Oct 9, 2026, 4:06 AMSpire places Chris Gabehart on administrative leave; JGR claims proof of wrongdoing
